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Boone is/was very streaky. He started off either 2001 or 2002 below .2000 until at least late May, then ended up the year in the .280s are being over .300 for a bit.

The Reds had a fire sale after a mid-season slump and the firing of Father Boone. They at first said Bret Boone was untouchable and 24 hours later he was gone. They dumped a lot of payroll. Besides Boone, I can't remember who else they got rid of besides Williamson, who's pitching relief for Bosox.

My reaction upon learning that Boone was going to the Yanks was that he's not a NY pressure-cooker kind of guy.

"My reaction upon learning that Boone was going to the Yanks was that he's not a NY pressure-cooker kind of guy."

Good take...

I have rarely seen a Major Leaguer taking wild hacks at air the way Boone has. If the Yanks don't advance against the Bosox, Steinbrenner will NOT re-sign him next year. He showed nothing at the plate since the Yanks got him.